sounds like a clutch or release bearing problem, was the gearbox ok before this started to happen ? was there a loud wurring noise that went away if you put your clutch pedal down ? not sure if the ka uses rods or cables to select gears but they could be out of adjustment or have worn links. what year and engine size is it.
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